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ION Visibility 2.0 Welcome & Opening Remarks

Time: 1:00-1:05pm
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Speakers: Kyle Henderson (CEO & Co-Founder, Vizion)

The Power of Global Trade - Announcing Trade View + Live Demo

Time: 1:00-1:05pm
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Speakers: Kyle Henderson (CEO & Co-Founder, Vizion)

Time: 1:05-1:50pm
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Speakers: Kyle Henderson (CEO & Co-Founder, Vizion) & Robert Kirk (Head of Analytics Financial Institutions, Dun & Bradstreet)

Description: In an era where a headline like 'Container ships targeted in Red Sea' can send shockwaves through global markets, staying ahead of the curve is more crucial than ever. Join us for a TradeView demo where we'll unravel two compelling stories reshaping the landscape of global trade. From real-time disruptions in the Middle East to ensuring apparel compliance in Europe, we'll explore how TradeView data empowers businesses with insights to help navigate the complexities of global trade.

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TradeView Product Fireside Chat + Q&A

Time: 1:55-2:30pm
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Speakers: Kyle Henderson (CEO & Co-Founder, Vizion) & Robert Kirk (Head of Analytics Financial Institutions, Dun & Bradstreet)

Description: Now that you've seen Tradeview, get ready for an interactive and informative Q+A and fireside chat where we will dive into the intricacies of global trade challenges, real-time disruptions, and the new product release from Vizion. Our experts will answer your questions, providing insights into the stories shared earlier and introducing our latest platform designed to provide live views and analytics around global trade.

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Networking Break

Time: 2:30-3:00pm
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Experts: Demos from Ben Tracy, VP of Strategic Business Development at Vizion and Mark Sa, Innovative Global Enterprise Sales Executive Leader at Dun & Bradstreet

Description: Join us during this networking break to recharge, connect, see the TradeView platform 1:1 with our product experts. We'll be around to answer any personalized questions you may have that fit your business needs.

Service Expectations of a BCO during Supply Chain Uncertainty

Time: 3:00-3:35
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Speakers: Henrik Killander (Head of Partnerships - Senior Business Product Manager, at Maersk, Integrated Supply Chain Engine), Suketu Gandhi (Global Co-Head Strategic Operations Practice, Kearney), Bjorn Jacobson (Chief Product Office, Nexxiot)
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Moderator: Blythe Brumeleve, Founder, Digital Dispatch and Host of Everything is Logistics Podcast

Description: Supply chain uncertainties have become the new norm, requiring shippers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) to adapt swiftly to ever-changing conditions. In this session, we will explore the challenges faced by BCOs in maintaining service expectations amidst the unpredictable nature of supply chain disruptions. From port congestions and material shortages to geopolitical tensions, our fireside chat will explore the multifaceted factors contributing to supply chain uncertainties and their direct impact on BCOs.

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Service Expectations of a BCO during Supply Chain Uncertainty

Time: 3:40-4:15pm

Speakers: Shradha Balakrishnan (Senior Product Manager, Uber Freight), Stefan Kalmund (CEO, Nexxiot) & Tyler Hughes (CTO & Co-Founder, Vizion)

Moderator: Eric Johnson (Senior Editor, Technology, Journal of Commerce)

Description: Achieving visibility and defining data quality remain critical challenges in the supply chain industry. Throughout this discussion, attendees will gain insights into who is responsible for ensuring accurate and reliable data in the supply chain ecosystem and how to stay ahead of the curve with visibility requirements across various modes/geographies. Join us for a thought-provoking session that will make you reflect and plan for the future of your supply chain operation.

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The Role of Technology & Data Vendors in Supply Chain Resilience

Time: 4:20-4:55pm

Speakers: Jan Hoelterling (Vice President, Product Management, Descartes), Robert Kirk (Head of Analytics Financial Institutions, Dun & Bradstreet), Kyle Henderson (CEO & CO-Founder, Vizion)

Moderator: Grace Sharkey (Grace Sharkey, Staff Writer and SiriusXM Host at FreightWaves)

Description: Gain exclusive perspectives from industry leaders as they share their viewpoints on what supply chain resilience means, how it’s changed, and what’s on the horizon. This session will uncover who should prioritize supply chain resilience and how that impacts a tech stack/vendor selection process.

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ION 2026:
The Future of Supply Chain

‍ION 2026 brings leaders together to put an eye on the future of supply chain. Explore the full agenda, speakers, and sessions hosted by Vizion and Tive.

ION brings together innovators and builders to collaborate, connect, and create the future of our industry.

Session 01 - The "Live Fire" Demo: Tech That Actually Works

No slides, no pitch decks, no safety nets. In this rapid-fire session, three technology partners must solve a randomly generated supply chain disaster (e.g., "A port strike just hit LA/LB") live on stage. They have 5 minutes to demonstrate exactly how their platforms communicate, integrate, and solve the problem in real-time.
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Session 02 - Women in Supply Chain: Moving Beyond "Coffee Chats”

For years, women-focused supply chain programming has centered on networking, mentorship, and inspiration. These are valuable, but no longer enough. This session shifts the conversation toward real influence, operational impact, and the future of leadership in logistics. We explore how women leaders are shaping strategy, owning P&L, building teams, and redefining leadership in a data-driven industry. This is not a coffee chat. It is a candid conversation about the structures that still need to change.

Session 03 - The Tariff Wall: Survival Strategies for the New US Trade Policy

"Free trade" is dead; "managed trade" is the new reality. This session moves beyond global theory to the immediate impact of 2026 US trade policy. Tariffs are no longer limited to a single region; they are a global reality affecting imports from Vietnam, India, and beyond. We discuss how to adapt sourcing strategies and manage compliance costs in an environment where duties can shift unexpectedly across any trade lane.

Session 04 - The AI Pivot: Where Supply Chain Leaders Are Actually Investing

Last year the question was whether AI was overhyped. This year the focus is on money. Companies are investing in real automation, not experimental features. With Eric Johnson returning to cut through the noise, this session examines where supply chain teams are actually allocating their AI budgets and why.

Session 05 - The Digital Heist: Combatting Identity Fraud & Strategic Theft

Cargo theft has evolved from cutting locks to sophisticated digital identity fraud. Is the answer in better digital vetting or better physical sensors? This session exposes how thieves are using AI to impersonate carriers on load boards and provides a defense-in-depth strategy to verify who is moving your freight, not just where it is.
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Session 06 - Strategic Forecasting: Moving Beyond Historical Data

Traditional forecasting relies heavily on historical ERP data and previous years' trends. This session examines the shift toward "outside-in" planning, where internal data is augmented with real-time external signals—such as port congestion, upstream production delays, and labor risks. We discuss how to integrate these indicators to adjust lead times and inventory planning before a disruption impacts the P&L.

Session 07 - Garbage In, Bankruptcy Out: The Cost of Dirty Data

We’ve spent a decade buying software, yet manual spreadsheets still run the industry. Why? Because the data powering the tools is flawed. This panel stops talking about "data hygiene" as an abstract good and starts calculating the hard-dollar cost of bad inputs. We connect data governance directly to financial performance, demonstrating how a lack of data management acts as a hidden tax on every automation project you attempt.
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